Man found dead against curb in Oceanside neighborhood

Police are investigating the suspicious death of a man found in the road of an Oceanside neighborhood Wednesday morning.

A resident walked out of his house and discovered the body about 5:40 a.m. against a curb on Arthur Avenue near Gold Drive, in a neighborhood near the “Back Gate” of Camp Pendleton.

The victim had obvious trauma to his body, but authorities are withholding details on the injuries due to the ongoing investigation, said Oceanside police Sgt. Matt Cole. The victim appeared to be in his 30s, police said.

Police did not release any further information.

Anyone with information can call Detective Marilyn Johnson at (760) 435-4732 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477 or
sdcrimestoppers.com. Tipsters may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Kristina Davis • U-T

Man, 70, points rifle at golfers after window at home broken

national city

A 70-year-old man with a rifle who threatened golfers after a window at his National City home was broken could face charges, police said Wednesday.

Officers were called to an apartment complex on Via Las Palmas off Newell Street about 7 p.m. Tuesday after the man came out onto his second-story balcony and demanded to know who would pay for the damage, police Sgt. Alex Hernandez said.

He briefly pointed the .22-caliber semi-automatic rifle at a group of golfers and then went back inside, Hernandez said.

Officers arrived, formed a perimeter around the complex and evacuated three neighboring homes. The man initially refused to come outside but he relented and was detained.

He was released due to his age and some health issues, but his case will be forwarded to the District Attorney’s Office for review, Hernandez said.

The rifle and a 9 mm handgun were taken from the home, he said.

Debbi Baker • U-T

Man killed by suspected drunken driver; arrest made

San Diego

San Diego police are investigating the death of a man who was hit and killed by a suspected drunken driver in Mira Mesa on Wednesday.

Officers were called to Sunny Meadow Street, near New Salem Street, just after 7 a.m., where they found the 25-year-old victim lying on a sidewalk, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver, who was in a Ford pickup, stopped. Police said he hit the man while traveling at high speed. He was later arrested on felony driving under the influence charges.